This study examines the achievement of different types of students in learning chemistry at Engineering college level. In this study, the investigator applied Experimental Research as a method to describe and interpret what will exist in the future. A achievement test for the assessment of learning chemistry among Engineering college I year students was prepared with a sample of 30 students. The achievement test consists of 54 items. The achievement test was used for the achievement test. The male and female students have an average level of achievement in learning chemistry. The rural and urban students have an average level of achievement in learning chemistry. The male and female students do not differ significantly in their achievement in learning chemistry. The rural and urban students do not differ significantly in their achievement score in learning chemistry.

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Students Achievement in Chemistry at Engineering College Level
1
G. Pugazheniyan, 2
Dr. R. Babu
1
Research Scholar, Department of Education, Annamalai University
2
Professor, Department of Education, Annamalai University
Abstract: This study examines the achievement of different types of students in learning chemistry at
Engineering college level. In this study, the investigator applied Experimental Research as a method to describe
and interpret what will exist in the future. A achievement test for the assessment of learning chemistry among
Engineering college I year students was prepared with a sample of 30 students. The achievement test consists of
54 items. The achievement test was used for the achievement test. The male and female students have an
average level of achievement in learning chemistry. The rural and urban students have an average level of
achievement in learning chemistry. The male and female students do not differ significantly in their achievement
in learning chemistry. The rural and urban students do not differ significantly in their achievement score in
learning chemistry.
Key words: Achievement in Learning Chemistry, Gender and Locality of Students
I. Introduction
Chemistry, is called the central science because it bridges other
sciences like physics, geology and biology. Chemistry is a branch of physical science but distinct from physics.
Chemical engineering is a branch of engineering that applies the natural or experimental sciences
(e.g. chemistry and physics) and life sciences (e.g. biology, microbiology and biochemistry) together with
mathematics and economics to produce, transform, transport, and properly use chemicals, materials and energy.
It essentially deals with the engineering of chemicals, energy and the processes that create and/or convert them.
Modern chemical engineers are concerned with processes that convert raw materials or cheap chemicals into
more useful or valuable forms. They are also concerned with pioneering valuable materials and related
techniques – which are often essential to related fields such as nanotechnology, fuel cells and bioengineering.
Objectives Of The Study
The investigator of the present study framed the following objectives:
1. To find out the level of achievement in learning chemistry among engineering college students.
2. To find out the significant difference between male and female students in their achievement in learning
chemistry at engineering college level.
3. To find out the significant difference between rural and urban students in their achievement in learning
chemistry at engineering college level.
Hypotheses Of The Study
The investigator of the present study framed the following hypotheses based on the above objectives:
1. The level of achievement in learning chemistry among Engineering college students is low.
2. There is no significant difference between male and female students in their achievement in learning
chemistry at engineering college level.
3. There is no significant difference between rural and urban students in their achievement in learning
chemistry at engineering college level.
The Method Of The Study
In the present study, the investigator applied experimental research method. This method studies,
describes and interprets what will exist in the future.
Sample Of The Study
The present study consists of 30 students studying in the first year of MRK Institute of Engineering and
Technology Kattumannarkoil in Cuddalore District of Tamilnadu state.
Percentile Norm
The norms have been worked out for the achievement test in I year Engineering chemistry subject. The
percentile norm with respect to entire sample and its sub sample were computed for the achievement test. They

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are given in the table 1.
Table-1 Percentile norm for achievement in Learning chemistry
Percentile Score Range Norms
Below P25 below 21 Low achievement
P25 to P75 21-36 Average achievement
Above P75 above 36 High achievement
Statistical Techniques Used
In this investigation the following Statistical techniques were used. Descriptive Analysis and
Differential Analysis independent sample ‘t’ test.
Analysis And Interpretation Of Data
Hypothesis-1
The level of achievement in learning chemistry among Engineering college students is low.
Table -2: Mean and Standard Deviation score in achievement among Learning Chemistry at Engineering
college students
In order to find out the achievement level among students, the investigator calculated the mean and
standard deviation. It is given in the Table 1. Male students are better achiever than female students in learning
chemistry at engineering college level. Students located in urban places are found to be better achievers that
their counterpart. The mean value of the total sample is found to be 31.16 and standard deviation is 7.85. The
calculated mean value is higher than the percentile 25 and less than the percentile 75. Hence, it is inferred that
achievement in learning chemistry of engineering college students are having average level.
Hypothesis-2
There is no significant difference between male and female students in their achievement in learning
chemistry at engineering college level.
Table -3: Mean, Standard Deviation and ‘t’ values of Male and Female students Achievement in Learning
Chemistry
Gender N Mean SD ‘t’ value
Level of Significance at
0.05 level
Male 16 33.50 7.69
1.90 NS
Female 14 28.14 7.70
In order find out the significant difference between the male and female students in their achievement
in learning chemistry, the investigator calculated the ‘t’ value. It is given in the Table-3 and it is found to be
1.90 < 1.96, which is not significant at 0.05 level. Hence, the framed null hypothesis 2 is accepted and it is
concluded that male and female engineering college students differ significantly in their achievement in learning
chemistry.
Hypothesis-3
There is no significant difference between rural and urban students in their achievement in learning
chemistry at engineering college level.
Table -4: Mean, Standard Deviation and ‘t’ values of Rural and Urban students Achievement in Learning
Chemistry
Locality of the
Students
N Mean SD ‘t’ value
Level of Significance at
0.05 level
Rural 13 31.00 7.14
0.09 NS
Urban 17 32.00 8.88
In order find out the significant difference between rural and urban students in their achievement in
learning chemistry at Engineering college level, the investigator calculated the ‘t’ value. It is given in the Table-
S. No. Variables Sub Samples N Mean SD
1 Gender
Male 16 33.50 7.69
Female 14 28.14 7.70
2 Locality of the Students
Rural 13 31.00 7.14
Urban 17 32.00 8.88
3 Total Sample 30 31.16 7.85

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3, and found to be 0.09 < 1.96, which is not significant at 0.05 level. Hence, the framed null hypothesis 3 is
accepted and it is concluded that rural and urban students do not differ significantly in their achievement in
learning chemistry at Engineering college level.
Major Findings Of The Study
1. The level of achievement in learning chemistry at Engineering college students is average.
2. There is no significant difference between male and female students in their achievement in learning
chemistry at engineering college level.
3. There is no significant difference between rural and urban students in their achievement in learning
chemistry at engineering college level.
II. Conclusion
The achievement in learning chemistry among Engineering college students is average. Male and
Female students Rural and Urban students do not differ significantly in their achievement scores in learning
chemistry.
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